The Connections That Make a Difference

Over the past several months, we’ve had the opportunity to see our mission in action. From Small Business Sit-downs and Business After Hours to advocacy events, community celebrations and gatherings like Official Introductions, each event creates an opportunity for people to meet, share ideas, build relationships, and discover ways to work together.

Those connections are at the heart of what we do. A conversation can lead to a partnership. Meeting another business owner can provide a new perspective, resource or customer. An introduction to a community leader can open the door to an opportunity. And sometimes, simply knowing there are others facing similar challenges can make all the difference.

Our mission is to build vital connections, provide professional resources, and champion our local businesses in Chautauqua County.

As we look ahead, we invite you to be a part of those connections. Attend an event. Introduce yourself to another member. Share your ideas. Tell us about your business. You never know where the next conversation might lead.

Chamber Business Awards Banquet

Join us for an evening of celebration as we honor this year’s awardees and milestone recipients and recognize their outstanding contributions and achievements. Guests will enjoy a delicious buffet dinner featuring a carving station with roasted turkey breast and Virginia baked ham, penne pasta primavera with Alfredo sauce, seasonal grilled vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes, seasoned bread stuffing, mixed green salad, and assorted desserts. The evening will also feature local beverage tastings and a cash bar, with a complimentary bottle of local wine provided at each table. Tickets are $75 per person. You may also reserve a full table of 8 for $550 (a savings of $50).

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

• Business of the Year — DFT Communications

• Business Champion Award — Chautauqua Lake Dental

• Emerging Business of the Year — Westfield Makerspace

• Not-for-Profit of the Year — Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation

• Service Business of the Year — Sanfilippo Solutions Inc

• Producer of the Year — Wells Enterprises

• Hospitality Business of the Year — 3 Lakes Cafe

Milestone recognition will go to Chamber members celebrating significant milestones including: 200 years — State University of New York at Fredonia & The Post Journal; 160 years — Community Bank N.A.; 135 years — 1891 Fredonia Opera House & Lake Shore Bank; 125 years — Jamestown Mattress Company; 95 years — Putnam Record Insurance Agency & Ideal Coatings, Inc.; 90 years — Johnny’s Lunch; 75 years — Elizabeth Warner Marvin Community House; 70 years — Jamestown Container Companies & JRSC Digital; 60 years — Alliance Financial Network, Inc; 55 years — Swan Painting, Inc.; 50 years — The Wine Cellar & U.S Steam Lines LTD and The Chautauqua Belle; 45 years — Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame; 40 years — Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Southwest Region Small Business Development Center & Springville Door & Window; 30 years — 3 C’s Catering & Festivals Fredonia, Inc; 25 years — Robert H. Jackson Center, HBKS Financial Advisors & Thru the Grapevine Travel; 20 years — Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center; 15 years — Bag & String Wine Merchants & Portage Pie; 5 years — Art Cloth & Craft, Ballgame Heroes & Buddy Brewsters - Lakewood.

The social hour will begin at 6 pm, with a buffet dinner starting at 6:45 and the program beginning at 7:15 pm.

This is the largest gathering of businesspeople in Chautauqua County each year. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating all of the awardees and milestone recipients.

The Awards Banquet is sponsored by: AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital, Brooks TLC Hospital, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency, Glenora Radio Network, Lake Shore Bank and SUNY Fredonia.